Rebel in the Rye (2017)

REbel in the Rye (2017)

This biopic of legendary and reclusive author J.D. Salinger (Nicholas Hoult) details his relationship with socialite Oona O’Neill (Zoey Deutch), his experiences fighting in World War II, and his writing process for “The Catcher in the Rye.” Kevin Spacey co-stars as his writing mentor. And Saginaw native Brian d’Arcy James is cast (briefly) as editor Robert Giroux.

Written and directed by Danny Strong, “Rebel in the Rye” made its world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

The 12th annual Riverside Saginaw Film Festival is scheduled for Nov. 8-11, 2018 at The Court Theatre, Pit and Balcony Community Theatre, Hoyt Library, First Congregational Church and, the Castle Museum.

Independent, foreign, classic, documentary films will show at the venues.